 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Pimelodus brevis Marini, Nichols & La Monte, 1933 |
| Common Name(s) | None |
| Type Locality | Río Durazno, Río de la Plata, San Fernando, Argentina. |
| Pronunciation | pim ee LOW duss |
| Etymology | (Greek)Pimele=Fat + (Greek)odous=teeth. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 285mm (11.2") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Paraná River basin and the Durazno River in Argentina. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Compatibility | Peaceful but will eat smaller fishes. |
| Breeding | Unreported in the aquarium. |
| Further Information | |
| References | American Museum Novitates No. 618 |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2011 Jul 21 13:18 (species record created: 2011 Jul 16 01:49) |
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